Reports Report 245al (Event 245-2011)

Observer
Name Brian
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address philadelphia, PA
Latitude 40° 3' 7.74'' N (40.05215°)
Longitude 75° 4' 4.19'' W (-75.067831°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-02-23 05:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2011-02-23 10:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 310.60149°
First azimuth 329.32284°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 348.69011°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration 3s
Length -1°
Remarks meteor was green in color, had a tail, and a few (maybe 3-4) pieces broke off the meteor to the side and decelerated, burning up completely while the main meteor was still in view. It resembled the sparklers on the metal stick for July 4th. It was still dark, so no train could be seen after the meteor disappeared.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -